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LINCOLN, Neb. – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today announced its endorsement of four policy champions for reelection to the Nebraska State Legislature. The following candidates have a proven track record of putting Nebraskans first and supporting common-sense policy reforms to make Nebraska the best state to live, work, and raise a family: Sens. John Arch […]
LINCOLN, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) is excited to welcome Michelle Sewell to the role of deputy state director. The addition of Sewell rounds out the grassroots chapter’s leadership team, enabling the group to continue building communities and expand opportunity across the state. “I am incredibly excited for the opportunity bring people together and […]
LINCOLN, Neb. – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today announced its support for Nebraska Speaker Mike Hilgers for Attorney General. Hilgers earned the support of the grassroots organization for his demonstrated leadership and commitment to commonsense policy reforms that will help improve the lives of all Nebraskans. AFP-NE State Director Jessica Shelburn issued the following statement: […]
LINCOLN, Neb. – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today announced its support for candidate Jim Pillen for Nebraska governor. AFP-NE identified Pillen as a principled leader who supports meaningful policy reforms to help tackle the state’s greatest challenges. The group will leverage a wide range of tactics including their signature grassroots mobilization, direct-mail, and digital advertisements […]
LINCOLN, Neb. – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today released its 107th Legislative Progress Report. The goal of this progress report is to increase accountability and transparency between lawmakers and their constituents. This report highlights how lawmakers voted on key issues during this year’s legislative session, such as tax reform, expanding educational freedom, increasing quality, affordable health […]
If the nation’s governors believed the Senate’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill would create jobs and drive investment in communities, they would be the first to support it. But Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts does not want Congress to approve this boondoggle. Ricketts recently joined Americans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips and AFP – Nebraska State Director […]
Lincoln, NE – Following Governor Pete Rickett’s announcement marking the end of Nebraska’s participation in the Federal Unemployment Benefit Programs that are hindering the state’s economic recovery, Americans For Prosperity – Nebraska (AFP-NE) released a statement thanking the Governor for taking this step to boost Nebraska’s economy and help businesses who are looking to create jobs. Following […]
LINCOLN, Neb. – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) will host a tele-townhall with Nebraska State Senator Ben Hansen—alongside AFP-NE State Director Jessica Shelburn — to discuss what Nebraskans can expect from LB 644, Truth in Taxation, a bill that would require a public notification of the intent to increase property taxes. Event: Truth in Taxation: Giving Nebraskans […]
Sunlight is the best disinfectant, and the Cornhusker State’s property tax system could use a dose, writes Jessica Shelburn, state director of Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska. Writing in the Omaha World-Herald, she notes that property taxes have gone up more than 50 percent over the past decade, and that over half of state residents cite property […]
